"At a mile distant their thousand hooves were stuttering thunder, coming at a rate that frightened a man - they were an awe inspiring sight, galloping through the red haze - knee to knee and horse to horse - the dying sun glinting on bayonet points..." Trooper Ion Idriess

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The HMAT A49 Seang Choon weighed 5,807 tons with an average cruise speed of 12 knots or 22.22 kmph. It was owned by the Lim Chin Tsong, Rangoon. The Seang Choon was torpedoed and sunk off coast of Ireland, 10 July 1917.

The ensuing individual soldier's embarkation information contains the following details:

Rank on embarkation;

Full name of the soldier

Declared age of the soldier;

The last occupation held;

The last address as a civilian;

Enlistment Date; and,

Fate.

Embarkation Roll

1761 Private David Wilson BOYLE, a 21 year old Farmer from Woodhill, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1762 Private William Elijah BYE, a 19 year old Station hand from Tilharoo Station via Eulo, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1764 Private William CULLA, a 41 year old Labourer from Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

2642 Private Thomas William Celon FORD, an 18 year old Grazier from Rappville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.

1765 Private William GANTZ, a 21 year old Labourer from Minnie Downs, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.

1767 Private Albert Sheridan HART, a 22 year old Station hand from Geham, Queensland. He enlisted on 5 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.

1768 Private Leslie James HAYES, a 25 year old Labourer from Murwillumbah, New South Wales. He enlisted on 18 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1770 Private Morris Martin HAYES, a 25 year old Horse breaker from East Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted on 4 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1771 Private Lawrence David HIGGINS, a 22 year old Coach driver from Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 18 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

1772 Private Victor KALLQUIST, a 23 year old Stockman from Taroom, Queensland. He enlisted on 31 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 January 1919.

1773 Private Joseph Elijah KEYSER, an 18 year old Metalworker from Kangaroo Pt, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1774 Private James MATHEWS, a 30 year old Stockman from Muchea, Western Australia / Lewisham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 July 1917.

1776 Private William Casper MILLER, an 18 year old Farmer from Nana Glen, New South Wales. He enlisted on 19 January 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 10 April 1918.

1777 Private William NOLAN, a 28 year old Labourer from Gayndah, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

1779 Private Charles Stuart John OLDHAM, a 36 year old Labourer from Spring Hill, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

1780 Private Joseph Lionel Alexander OSBORNE, a 19 year old Labourer from Inglewood, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 January 1916; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 10 April 1918.

1781 Private Albert Walker PROCOPIS, an 18 year old Clerk from Mackay, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1786 Private Francis Richard RENDELL, a 27 year old Farmer from Devon North, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 July 1918.

1784 Private Leslie Marsden ROBINSON, an 18 year old Draper from Eagle Junction, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

1783 Private Albert James ROFFE, a 21 year old Grocer from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1782 Private Charles ROWELL, a 19 year old Porter/Carter from New Farm, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 May 1918.

1787 Private James SINCLAIR, a 39 year old Station hand from Pialba, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1788 Private William Byrne SLAWSON, an 18 year old Storeman from Teneriffe, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1789 Private Douglas Colquhoun SPROTT, a 19 year old Farmer from Pilton, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

1790 Private Herbert Gordon STEWART, an 18 year old Labourer from Kilkivan, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 January 1917.

1791 Private William STIRLING, a 21 year old Shearer from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 April 1919.

1792 Private Charles Albert SULEY, an 18 year old Labourer from Bell, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

1794 Private Harold Linden WARD, a 19 year old Labourer from Coramba, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1798 Private Victor Theodore WARD, an 18 year old Drover from Gracemere, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 January 1916; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

1795 Private Frank Henry WELLER, a 19 year old Butcher from Monkland, Queensland. He enlisted on 27 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

1796 Private Alfred William WITHERS, a 20 year old Postal clerk from South Grafton, Queensland. He enlisted on 21 January 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1799 Private Robert Henry YOUNG, an 18 year old Woodcutter from Sherwood, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

1797 Private Henry George ZEGENHAGEN, a 21 year old Labourer from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 2 February 1916; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

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